September 5th, 2024 at 05:04 am
VETASSESS Processing Time for Professional and General Occupations in Australia
VETASSESS has recently released an update regarding the processing time for skills assessments in professional occupations.
As a result of the high volume of applications, VETASSESS has made significant adjustments to the processing time for numerous professional and non-trade occupations. The standard processing time has been reduced from 10 to 15 weeks to 8 to 10 weeks.
Note: This reduction is intended to expedite the evaluation process for numerous applicants.
Keep reading to discover the significant updates in processing times for different skill assessments. However, before we proceed, let’s first clarify what VETASSESS is.
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Service) is an authorized Australian organization that assesses the qualifications and work experience of prospective skilled migrants. The assessment process consists of crucial steps that must be completed within a specific timeframe. The VETASSESS assessments come in various types, each with its own processing time.
Important updates on the latest changes in various occupations:
- Skills Assessment for Migration: Professional Occupations: Estimated processing time is 8 to 10 weeks.
- Post-Vocational Education Work (Subclass 485) Processing time for a visa application typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
- DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) typically takes around 2 to 3 weeks to process.
- Reevaluation Review of Outcome: professional and general occupations typically take 8 to 10 weeks.
- ILA (Industry Labour Agreement) typically takes 2 to 3 weeks to process.
- Key aspects Recommended Timeframe: 2 to 4 weeks
- Qualifications for Psychotherapy and Counseling Evaluation: 6 to 8 weeks
- Alternative Health Therapies Evaluation period: 4 to 6 weeks
- Qualifications in China Verification process typically takes 8 to 10 weeks.
Updates on VETASSESS Skill Assessments Processing Times
The processing times for each skill assessment can vary since they are all unique. Below are the updated VETASSESS processing times for various occupations. Take a look at:
Assessment of Skills for Migration-Professional Occupations
The processing time for skill assessments for professional occupations is typically 8 to 10 weeks. If candidates fail to submit all attached documents or provide incomplete or incorrect information, it may result in a longer processing time.
Assessment of Skills for Migration-Trade Occupations
The processing time for trade occupations can vary depending on the skills assessment program and various other factors. These factors involve ensuring that all the necessary documents and required information are provided.
Processing for Professional and General Occupations with Priority
VETASSESS places a high priority on processing skill assessments for both professional and general occupations. Unfortunately, this service is not available for other trade occupations. The processing time for priority applications is 10 business days once eligibility is confirmed.
Visa for Post-Vocational Education Work (Subclass 485)
The processing time for post-vocational education work (Subclass 485) skill assessments typically takes one to two weeks. The Department of Home Affairs has recently reinstated the eligibility criteria for a skills assessment when applying for a 485 visa in Australia.
DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement)
The processing time for skills assessments for DAMA or Designated Area Migration Agreement is typically two to three weeks. Processing times for applications seeking a review of a DAMA assessment outcome will remain unchanged. In addition, the processing time for the industry labour agreement is also two to three weeks.
Advice on Points Test and Processing Time
Processing time for points test advice typically takes two to four weeks. If the qualification claims require additional research or investigation, the time can be extended further.
Processing Time for Renewals
Renewals typically take between two to five weeks to process. Once all the necessary documents have been submitted, the estimated time period for completion is 8 to 10 weeks. The duration of this process may vary, depending on the intricacy of the application. Renewal applications may be processed with priority.
Processing Time for Verifying Chinese Qualifications
Most Chinese Qualification Verification applications are typically processed within 8 to 10 weeks, with a few exceptions. Please ensure that you submit all necessary documents when applying to avoid any potential delays in processing your Chinese Qualification Verification application.
The processing time for other skill assessment applications is provided in the table below:
Service Type | Processing Time |
Reassessment outcome review: professional and general occupations | 8 to 10 weeks |
Reassessment-change of occupation | 12 to 20 weeks |
Appeal | 12 to 20 weeks |
Psychotherapy and counselling qualifications assessment | 6 to 8 weeks |
Complementary health therapies assessment | 4 to 6 weeks |
Qualifications assessment for financial advisors | 4 to 6 weeks |
Australian Technical Competencies Statement | 15 weeks |
Recent Announcement by VETASSESS
Those individuals whose skills evaluation is getting close to its expiration date may consider renewing it at the same time that they submit their application for a state or territorial migration program, or even get it done earlier. It is essential to keep in mind that the timescales for applications might be quite short, and it is crucial to recognize that each state and territory has its own unique set of application requirements. Candidates who submit their applications for renewal in advance, rather than waiting for an invitation from a state or territory, have a greater chance of avoiding disappointment.
Concluding Remarks
The processing timeframes for skills tests conducted by VETASSESS have been changed, and this blog post offers a full summary of the new processing times. At this point, you should have a good understanding of the diverse processing times that are required for various jobs. To guarantee that the processing is completed as quickly as possible, please make sure that you give all of the required documents and information.
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